Purple Penguin Cafe
- Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Menu
- Made-to-Order Warm Apple Fritter
- The Purple Pig Panini
- Montreal Smoked Salmon Bagel
A priced menu is not on this page.
What is Purple Penguin Cafe? Purple Penguin Cafe at 889 Queen Street East is a cozy, community-centered coffeehouse and bakery nestled in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood. Beloved by local families, dog owners, and brunch regulars, the playful cafe is renowned throughout the East End for its warm hospitality, specialty espresso beverages, and legendary scratch-baked pastries.
Purple Penguin Cafe Menu & What to Order The undisputed champion of the menu is the made-to-order Apple Fritter, fried fresh so it arrives piping hot with a tender, pillowy interior packed with cinnamon-spiced tart apple chunks under a sweet glaze. For savory cravings, order The Purple Pig panini (roast chicken breast, crispy bacon, creamy brie, and tangy balsamic reduction pressed hot on artisan sourdough) or a sesame bagel layered with Montreal smoked salmon and dill cream cheese. Pair your meal with an aromatic Lavender London Fog or an expertly poured flat white.
Know Before You Go Seating is cozy and intimate with comfortable nooks and sidewalk seating in fair weather. Due to high demand for fresh apple fritters on weekend mornings, ordering upon arrival ensures minimal wait time while your pastry is fried fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Penguin Cafe
Menu highlights at Purple Penguin Cafe include Made-to-Order Warm Apple Fritter, The Purple Pig Panini, Montreal Smoked Salmon Bagel, Turkey Cranberry Brie Panini, Lavender London Fog, Scratch Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Strawberry Lemonade, Velvety Flat White. A priced menu is not on this page.
